Sexuality and Gender Diversity Among Adolescents in Australia, 2019-2021
This cohort study of young adolescents found higher rates of SGD than among samples of older adolescents. The significant associations with younger age, poorer mental health, and disability underscored the urgent need for inclusive programs to promote a safe and welcoming environment in schools, health care settings, and communities.
Authors
- Helen Christensen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0435-2065)
- Ashleigh Peng Lin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4054-0242)
- Cristyn Davies (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1506-3285)
- Sarita Bista (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1330-2193)
- Aliza Werner‐Seidler (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9046-6159)
- Kate Maston (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6912-8550)
- Yael Perry (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7974-3434)
- Jennifer L. Marino (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6742-1940)
- S. Rachel Skinner
Institutions
- The University of Sydney (AU)
- The University of Melbourne (AU)
- Black Dog Institute (AU)
- The University of Western Australia (AU)
- Children's Hospital at Westmead (AU)
- UNSW Sydney (AU)
- Murdoch Children's Research Institute (AU)
- Western Sydney University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JAMA Network Open
- Published
- 2024-10-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.44187
- Citations
- 10
- Primary Topic
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.44